The newly elected Executive and members of Ogu Youth Congress (OYC) have been enjoined to be focused and harness their potentials in order to achieve set objectives for the people of the area.
The Amanyanabo of ancient Ele kingdom, Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area, His Royal Highness, King Felix Tamunoseipiriala Okuru, Apina Vll, gave the advice when they paid him a courtesy visit at his palace.
The Ele Monarch said they should see their victory at the long delayed election as a call to serve and not to enrich themselves, adding that they should carry everybody along to achieve success.
According to him, as a youth body, they should endeavour to create employment opportunities for the teeming youths from the companies operating in the area including the Federal Ocean Terminal, Federal Lighter Terminal, Oil and Gas Free Zone among others as co-owners of the wharf, stressing that with positive and articulated thinking they would achieve their goal.
The traditional ruler advised them to initiate programmes on the need for all youths to shun social vices and assured them of his support.
King Tamunoseipiriala Okuru, reiterated that with unity and love, all sons and daughters of Ogu and Ele Kingdoms would forge ahead and bring progress and development to the communities, and further congratulated them on the election victory and subsequent assumption of office.
Earlier, the new President of Ogu Youth Congress, Comrade Taripaka Gbobo, said they were at the palace to officially introduce the new EXCO to the King of Ancient Ele Kingdom as one of the traditional rulers in the area and thanked him for the role he played during their election.
Comrade Gbobo hinted that the new EXCO proposed to celebrate the forthcoming International Youth Day on August 12, which is first of its kind and solicited for his support.
Highlight of the visit was the conferment of OYC Patron of the year 2021, with an assurance of their loyalty and cooperation. Other Exco members present were the Vice President – Grace Samuel, Secretary – Tubonemi Benedict, the Treasurer – Mary Ibesimepiri and the Welfare Officer – Owuso Evans Bipi among others.
Meanwhile, the Amanyanabo of ancient Ele Kingdom, King Felix Tamunoseipiriala Okuru, Apina VII also played host to a delegation of Neighbourhood Friends of Tonipirima-Ama of Port Harcourt where he condoled with the people over the demise of their Community Chairman, Late Elder Ebenezer Orubo, and promised to assist them give the fallen hero a befitting burial.
He advised them to maintain their peaceful disposition and unity amongst them, and said he was proud of their activities during his visit to the community.
In their earlier remarks, Fubara Tokuibiye Samuel, Israel Tom Aseminaso and Humphrey Duke expressed gratitude to the King for his assistance to the society and pledged their unalloyed support and services to him.
Others present during the visit include Boma Gogo, Precious James and Ilaiye Nyengibi.
